1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1983 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1983 Chevrolet Suburban and 1983 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1983 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 1983 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7445 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2480 mm |
